HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7112.92 – Waste and scrap of precious metals; of platinum, including metal clad with platinum but excluding sweepings containing other precious metals
HS code 7112.92 is the 6-digit subheading for waste and scrap of precious metals, of platinum, including metal clad with platinum but excluding sweepings containing other precious metals. It is used for platinum catalytic converter scrap, platinum thermocouple wire, platinum laboratory crucibles, platinum jewelry scrap and platinum electrode waste.
What HS 7112.92 covers
This HS code is dedicated to waste and scrap of platinum, including metal clad with platinum, but excludes sweepings containing other precious metals. Platinum, a member of the platinum group metals (PGMs), is highly valued for its catalytic properties, making its recovery from industrial and automotive sources economically vital. The primary importers and exporters are PGM refiners, automotive recyclers, and chemical companies. The trade in platinum scrap is a critical component of the global supply chain, reducing reliance on primary mining and supporting sustainability efforts. Due to its high value and strategic importance, the collection, processing, and secure transportation of platinum scrap are highly specialized activities, requiring advanced metallurgical techniques for efficient recovery.
- Covers
- Platinum catalytic converter scrap
- Platinum thermocouple wire
- Platinum laboratory crucibles
- Platinum jewelry scrap
- Platinum electrode waste
- Spent platinum catalysts
- Platinum dental alloys
- Examples
- BASF (catalysts)
- Johnson Matthey (PGM recycling)
- Umicore (recycling)
- automotive scrap yards
- laboratory equipment suppliers
Codes often confused with 7112.92
Common mistake. Can be confused with 711230 if it's mixed precious metal waste or ash, or with 711299 if it's other PGMs like palladium or rhodium, not specifically platinum.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 711292, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 711292 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 29% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $1.1B 20% of world exports
- 2 Germany $864M 16% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $680M 12% of world exports
World total: $5.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $2.3B 29% of world imports
- 2 Japan $1.3B 17% of world imports
- 3 United States $1.2B 15% of world imports
World total: $8.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 7112.92
Brazil does not split HS 7112.92: its NCM code is 7112.92.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 71.12 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 7112.92
What is HS code 711292?
HS code 711292 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Waste and scrap of precious metals; of platinum, including metal clad with platinum but excluding sweepings containing other precious metals. This HS code is dedicated to waste and scrap of platinum, including metal clad with platinum, but excludes sweepings containing other precious metals. Platinum, a member of the platinum group metals (PGMs), is highly valued for its catalytic properties, making its recovery from industrial and automotive sources economically vital. The primary importers and exporters are PGM refiners, automotive recyclers, and chemical companies. The trade in platinum scrap is a critical component of the global supply chain, reducing reliance on primary mining and supporting sustainability efforts. Due to its high value and strategic importance, the collection, processing, and secure transportation of platinum scrap are highly specialized activities, requiring advanced metallurgical techniques for efficient recovery.
What products fall under HS code 711292?
Platinum catalytic converter scrap, platinum thermocouple wire, platinum laboratory crucibles, platinum jewelry scrap, platinum electrode waste, spent platinum catalysts, platinum dental alloys
What are common misclassifications for HS code 711292?
Can be confused with 711230 if it's mixed precious metal waste or ash, or with 711299 if it's other PGMs like palladium or rhodium, not specifically platinum.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 711292?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 711292 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.1B, 20% of world exports), Germany ($864M) and the United Kingdom ($680M). World exports came to about $5.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 711292?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 711292 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($2.3B, 29% of world imports), Japan ($1.3B) and the United States ($1.2B). World imports came to about $8.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 711292 structured?
HS code 711292 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (71) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (12) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (92) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 711292?
In Brazil, HS code 711292 is NCM 7112.92.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.